- Wed Mar 25, 2015 12:48 pm
#18347
Hello,
I am currently in my third-year undergraduate program in Canada, and I was wondering if I could get some advice, as my GPA is currently sitting at an anticipated 3.7 by the end of this school year. I plan to apply to law school this upcoming 2015 fall term. What are my options? I have reached out to counselling services at my university, but none have been exceptionally helpful. I am studying for my LSAT this summer. With my low GPA, what score should I reach (at LEAST) to have a shot at law school in Canada? Is it worth staying a 5th year to increase my GPA? Do law schools look at progressive improvement of GPA throughout the years in undergrad? I have had marks ranging from as low as 63 to 90+ (especially in my first year). How would law schools interpret this (does this harm my chance at acceptance)?
In addition, I went on an exchange for 1 semester in the UK, but their grading system is completely different. It ranges from a failing grade of 40 to Class I Division at 70. How do Canadian law schools convert my grades into Canadian grade standards, and how can I find out how? (Also, are law schools interested in my exchange experience)?
I have really been dedicating the last couple of years towards fighting for a chance at law school. I know that it is my dream and passion to study law, and I really do not want to waste any more time than I already have with where I stand now.
Thank you kindly,
Tiffany
I am currently in my third-year undergraduate program in Canada, and I was wondering if I could get some advice, as my GPA is currently sitting at an anticipated 3.7 by the end of this school year. I plan to apply to law school this upcoming 2015 fall term. What are my options? I have reached out to counselling services at my university, but none have been exceptionally helpful. I am studying for my LSAT this summer. With my low GPA, what score should I reach (at LEAST) to have a shot at law school in Canada? Is it worth staying a 5th year to increase my GPA? Do law schools look at progressive improvement of GPA throughout the years in undergrad? I have had marks ranging from as low as 63 to 90+ (especially in my first year). How would law schools interpret this (does this harm my chance at acceptance)?
In addition, I went on an exchange for 1 semester in the UK, but their grading system is completely different. It ranges from a failing grade of 40 to Class I Division at 70. How do Canadian law schools convert my grades into Canadian grade standards, and how can I find out how? (Also, are law schools interested in my exchange experience)?
I have really been dedicating the last couple of years towards fighting for a chance at law school. I know that it is my dream and passion to study law, and I really do not want to waste any more time than I already have with where I stand now.
Thank you kindly,
Tiffany